It's the best boys name in the world! Warm and friendly with an artistic feel imo. Love the fact that Barnabas from the bible is known as the encourager. My friends love our B's name and insists on using his name in full. Did have a four year old say "like Barnaby bear", he looked very impressed! Although I have yet to meet another one there were two in the local beautiful baby comp and another one announced in church.

I do really like it, but it's just a bit too self-consciously urban chic. It works in enclaves of London!!! I prefer Gregory. It's less bear and more sport... I really like Zachary too, but that's a bit popular. I love names that end in y though. Jacoby? Is that a name?!